189
189
Oct 27, 2012
10/12
by
KPIX
tv
eye 189
favorite 0
quote 0
governor brown's tax hike measure. this is on top of a mysterious $11 million donation from arizona last week. the governor is rallying to find out who is behind the money. political reporter grace lee shows us how he is taking his fight from the capitol to the courtroom. >> these shadowy figures, they say they're from arizona, but from all i know, they might be from hillsboro, or the grand kaman i can't think. i don't know where these people are from, because they're hiding. they're wearing masks. remember the people like to run around in hoods because they don't want people to see who the hell they are. well the state of california is going to court to unmask these people. >> strong words from governor brown today at the n.a.a.c.p. convention. he later clarified that he didn't necessarily mean to refer to the ku klux klan. >> no. what it is when people do things, sometimes they don't want to be exposed for what they're doing. and this arizona organization says they're in business for transparency. and here they're no
governor brown's tax hike measure. this is on top of a mysterious $11 million donation from arizona last week. the governor is rallying to find out who is behind the money. political reporter grace lee shows us how he is taking his fight from the capitol to the courtroom. >> these shadowy figures, they say they're from arizona, but from all i know, they might be from hillsboro, or the grand kaman i can't think. i don't know where these people are from, because they're hiding. they're...
129
129
Oct 28, 2012
10/12
by
KPIX
tv
eye 129
favorite 0
quote 0
proposition 30 is governor brown's tax plan. if it different pass it will trigger automatic budget cuts that supporters of prop 30 say will hurt education. proposition 32 is seen by appoints as an antiby opponented -- by opponents as an anti-gaming proposal. >>> how dedicates are giant -- dedicated are giants' fans? cbs 5 reporter mike sugarman joined them on the journey. mike? >> reporter: well, i can tell you they're cold. it is mid 40s here. not used to that kind of weather in san francisco. but as you say, they have come from the bay area. from california, but this is the world series. and we've got giants' fans from well, all over the world. in a sea of blue and orange, a stripe of a different color. orange and black. >> where am i? i feel like i'm on second and king. >> reporter: nope, woodward and adams, detroit, michigan. >> you came from south carolina? >> we drove from minneapolis last night. >> actually from texas. >> minneapolis. >> detroit. >> reporter: all part of giant nation on tour. >> cheese! >> reporter: so fa
proposition 30 is governor brown's tax plan. if it different pass it will trigger automatic budget cuts that supporters of prop 30 say will hurt education. proposition 32 is seen by appoints as an antiby opponented -- by opponents as an anti-gaming proposal. >>> how dedicates are giant -- dedicated are giants' fans? cbs 5 reporter mike sugarman joined them on the journey. mike? >> reporter: well, i can tell you they're cold. it is mid 40s here. not used to that kind of weather in...
480
480
Oct 28, 2012
10/12
by
KPIX
tv
eye 480
favorite 0
quote 0
but getting more money for schools often means asking local voters to increase their own taxes. for example, the city of berkeley raises more than $3,000 per pupil in extra funds. other school districts have had similar success in the bay area, schools in poorer districts, though, don't have parents who can afford that. >> affluent communities are counting on taxes. affluent communities are passing local bonds to improve the quality of their school facilities. but these are not options available to a lot of middle class and blue collar communities. >> reporter: where budgets are tight and dollars are short, consider this. nearly 50% of inmates nationwide are high school dropouts. in san francisco, dana king, cbs 5. >>> last year, the state cut funding for prisons by more than $4 billion. the state prison population is also going down, much thanks to prisoner reassignment, which transfers prisoners to county jails. >>> as we mentioned, you get a say in california education spending on election day. we talked about prop 30. ice becoming one of the most intense and expensive fights
but getting more money for schools often means asking local voters to increase their own taxes. for example, the city of berkeley raises more than $3,000 per pupil in extra funds. other school districts have had similar success in the bay area, schools in poorer districts, though, don't have parents who can afford that. >> affluent communities are counting on taxes. affluent communities are passing local bonds to improve the quality of their school facilities. but these are not options...
224
224
Oct 28, 2012
10/12
by
KPIX
tv
eye 224
favorite 0
quote 0
we will talk to him about the state's finances and the push to hike the sales tax and income tax. >> there was a huge earthquake off the coast of canada. we will look the tsunami advisories but our happiest story of the day, the giants on the bripg of glory right now. this is the newspaper this morning and tonight is going to be the pivotal game that could give them the world series championships. we have a lot to talk about coming up. but first -- >> all right, hurricane sandy moving up the eastern seaboard with the storm's outer bands lashing the barrier islands off north carolina. >> right now the governor of new york, andrew cuomo, i halting a halt to all public transit in new york city at 7:00 tonight. it could affect 50 million people. suetion mcginnis has the latest from the coast of delaware. good morning, susan. >>> reporter: good morning. there is no doubt this storm is coming closer. here on the beach of delaware, the waves are getting larger and stronger and crashing closer to shore. we have the winds intensifying and is it raining at times. it is clear that sandy is on h
we will talk to him about the state's finances and the push to hike the sales tax and income tax. >> there was a huge earthquake off the coast of canada. we will look the tsunami advisories but our happiest story of the day, the giants on the bripg of glory right now. this is the newspaper this morning and tonight is going to be the pivotal game that could give them the world series championships. we have a lot to talk about coming up. but first -- >> all right, hurricane sandy...
127
127
Oct 28, 2012
10/12
by
KBCW
tv
eye 127
favorite 0
quote 0
just like other proposed tax hikes before it. >> raising taxes even higher in california will drive away more jobs. and will collect less money over time if this passed than more. >> well, i think it's going to be a tough battle. the governor certainly is out there stumping for the measure. i think you're foining to start to see support climb. >> reporter: prop 32 meanwhile would ban unions from using payroll deducted funds for political purposes. the democrats were urging voters to vote no on that today and its approval currently is just 39%. ann? >> thank you so much. >>> and we've just ten days before the election, the presidential candidates hit the battleground states today. president obama was in new hampshire which has only four electoral votes but with such a close race, those votes could make a difference. mitt romney was in florida which began early voting today and he held rallies in three florida cities telling supporters it's time for a change. >> the supporters of the president has this chant. i like ten more days better. ten moreties and you'll be step -- >> ten moredays a
just like other proposed tax hikes before it. >> raising taxes even higher in california will drive away more jobs. and will collect less money over time if this passed than more. >> well, i think it's going to be a tough battle. the governor certainly is out there stumping for the measure. i think you're foining to start to see support climb. >> reporter: prop 32 meanwhile would ban unions from using payroll deducted funds for political purposes. the democrats were urging...
185
185
Oct 29, 2012
10/12
by
KPIX
tv
eye 185
favorite 0
quote 0
that's the tax increase jerry brown is pushing. and in those commercials, he talks about cuts to state funding he's made since he wants voters to believe our tax dollars are being spent wisely. here's a clip. and notice the mention of cuts to cars. >> jerry brown cut phones, cars, travel budgets and state commissions. >> and well, yes, the governor's budget did cut cars for the fiscal year. but recent -- cost $750,000 so far this year. the investigation also showed employees using those fancy rental cars to do personal errands. so this report comes out and last friday at the state wise meeting jerry brown was there and asked about this report. here's what he had to say: quote, there are 300,000 employees in the state of california and like to watch overall of them. but i think only god can accomplish that. >> how did that make everybody feel? better? no? >> i don't think it made anyone feel better. that 300,000 number includes supervisors, managers and department heads whose job is in fact to watch overstate employees. may also exp
that's the tax increase jerry brown is pushing. and in those commercials, he talks about cuts to state funding he's made since he wants voters to believe our tax dollars are being spent wisely. here's a clip. and notice the mention of cuts to cars. >> jerry brown cut phones, cars, travel budgets and state commissions. >> and well, yes, the governor's budget did cut cars for the fiscal year. but recent -- cost $750,000 so far this year. the investigation also showed employees using...
399
399
Oct 27, 2012
10/12
by
KPIX
tv
eye 399
favorite 0
quote 0
.25% and state income tax on the rich. it's now in the hands of the court. the fair political practices commission filed a lawsuit demanding an audit of the arizona donor group americans for responsible leadership. it says in part, quote, respondent's conduct will cause great and irreparable harm to the voters of california by potentially denying them vital information regarding the true source of large sums money n answer to that lawsuit, the arizona nonprofit says, quote, this motion is the result of intense political pressure to have them do something and keep the campaign issue alive. with ads clogging the airwaves, it's a reminder there isn't much time left what would that accomplish to find out who they are? >> i think there may be something funny going on here. there are a lot of people giving money. why didn't they put their name on it? there is an angle we don't know about. >> reporter: so this could all come to a conclusion soon. a court hearing is scheduled tuesday morning so there is a possibility that the myst
.25% and state income tax on the rich. it's now in the hands of the court. the fair political practices commission filed a lawsuit demanding an audit of the arizona donor group americans for responsible leadership. it says in part, quote, respondent's conduct will cause great and irreparable harm to the voters of california by potentially denying them vital information regarding the true source of large sums money n answer to that lawsuit, the arizona nonprofit says, quote, this motion is the...
206
206
Nov 1, 2012
11/12
by
KPIX
tv
eye 206
favorite 0
quote 0
it would raise the sales tax a quarter cent and state income tax for those making more than $250,000 a year funneling $6 billion into schools and universities. and it looks like support is rising. it needs more than 50% to win. three weeks ago, only 45% of voters said yes. and there was a huge number of undecided ones. well, now it looks like the governor's initiative has enough to eek it out with 51% planning to vote yes. >> let's see how two ballot measures measure up. >> reporter: the new numbers look grim for the competing measure 38. it would raise state income tax for almost all californians for schools and preschool programs. the latest poll shows it's losing with 55% saying no. how do californians feel though about the death penalty? the newest poll shows they want to keep it. 51% said they would vote no on proposition 34 which would uphold the death penalty. 41% say they will vote yes which would prohibit the death penalty and replace it with life in prison without parole. food labeling has become a hot button issue. prop 37 would require companies to label processed food ma
it would raise the sales tax a quarter cent and state income tax for those making more than $250,000 a year funneling $6 billion into schools and universities. and it looks like support is rising. it needs more than 50% to win. three weeks ago, only 45% of voters said yes. and there was a huge number of undecided ones. well, now it looks like the governor's initiative has enough to eek it out with 51% planning to vote yes. >> let's see how two ballot measures measure up. >>...
158
158
Oct 29, 2012
10/12
by
KPIX
tv
eye 158
favorite 0
quote 0
. >>> soda tax is up for discussion at a town hall meeting tonight. the mayor as well as nutrition experts. meeting starts at 7:00 tonight. >>> someone hit a $13 million super lotto plus jackpot and the winning ticket was purchased in the bay area. >> the winning numbers drawn saturday night were 38, 36, 14, 5, 47 and meganumber was 18. the winning ticket was sold at the best food produce store here in san francisco. if that's where you buy your ticket, might want to take a peek. >> 5:21 right now. think you're the biggest fan? we met a woman who traveled thousands of miles. >> our play of the day when we come back. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, okay, what'ya havin? i'll have the build your own burger with a... sunny-side up egg, jack cheese, jill. and, uh... make it a double. inspiration can come from anywhere. successful outing against a division rival. >>> all right. around the bay area, starting out with dense fog early on. lots of sunshine. 70s maybe 80s. will that weather hold though? we'll talk about that coming up. >> problem free all across the bay area. th
. >>> soda tax is up for discussion at a town hall meeting tonight. the mayor as well as nutrition experts. meeting starts at 7:00 tonight. >>> someone hit a $13 million super lotto plus jackpot and the winning ticket was purchased in the bay area. >> the winning numbers drawn saturday night were 38, 36, 14, 5, 47 and meganumber was 18. the winning ticket was sold at the best food produce store here in san francisco. if that's where you buy your ticket, might want to...
145
145
Oct 28, 2012
10/12
by
KBCW
tv
eye 145
favorite 0
quote 0
prop 30 would show income taxes on the measure and raise sale's tax by a quarter of a percent. >> it could have a devastating affect on education in california if it fails. >> schools and colleges could face around $6 billion in cuts. >> trigger cuts as they have been called. the small business action committee is pushing hard to defeat the measure saying higher taxes would dry away jobs. >> and for more on that we sat gown with governor jerry -- down with governor jerry brown with the news director. this isn't the first time the voters have been asked to bail out the state budget and we keep sliding back. so, why should we go for it this time. >> the last war is the money for schools. on or off. either money in the schools or money out of schools. i wish it didn't have to be this way, but at the end of the day i hope people know that 99% of the people will not pay this income tax. it is only 1%. and what people will pay is a penny when they get a $4 cappuccino or sandwich. a penny. if you buy a $8 purchase, it is two pennies. we have been cutting taxes, raising tuition and shortenin
prop 30 would show income taxes on the measure and raise sale's tax by a quarter of a percent. >> it could have a devastating affect on education in california if it fails. >> schools and colleges could face around $6 billion in cuts. >> trigger cuts as they have been called. the small business action committee is pushing hard to defeat the measure saying higher taxes would dry away jobs. >> and for more on that we sat gown with governor jerry -- down with governor jerry...